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The Stolar Partnership LLP

Best Lawyers Honors 13 Stolar Attorneys
Published annually by Woodward White, Inc., The Best Lawyers in America 2007 recognized the following attorneys from The Stolar Partnership LLP:

Christopher M. Blanton, Real Estate Law
Kathryn J. Giddings, Real Estate Law
Harvey A. Harris, Real Estate Law
William H. Hobson, Trusts and Estates
David J. Krauss, Non-Profit/Charities Law; Tax Law
Jay L. Levitch, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Thomas E. Lowther, Banking Law; Corporate Law; Public Finance Law
Howard Kent Munson, Labor and Employment Law
Jeffrey H. Pass, Corporate Law
Leonard J. Pranschke, Non-Profit/Charities Law
S. Jerome Pratter, Land Use & Zoning Law
Charles Alan Seigel, Commercial Litigation
Thomas E. Venker, Jr., Tax Law

05-01-2007

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Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Noted Communications and Government Contracts Lawyer Robert Metzger Joins Pillsbury as Partne
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP today announced that Robert S. Metzger, chair of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP's Communications Practice group and past co-chair of the firm's Commercial & Government Contracts Practice group, will join Pillsbury as a Corporate & Securities partner in the firm's Los Angeles office.

Metzger has practiced nearly 30 years and has a broad-ranging, high-level regulatory, transactional and litigation practice that touches on numerous industries, including telecommunications, aviation and aerospace, and information technology. He has particular experience in defense and Homeland Security issues, including publishing significant monographs and papers relating to arms control and national security while serving as a Research Fellow, Center for Science & International Affairs at the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. His insight into novel issues of communications law and policy has been recognized by international evaluators.

“Pillsbury excels at providing clients with multidisciplinary perspectives to ensure all aspects of a matter are addressed. Bob's diverse background and deep knowledge of core industries such as telecom, aviation and technology supports that Pillsbury approach, and many of his clients already call on Pillsbury for advice and counseling," said Bob Robbins, head of Pillsbury’s Corporate & Securities practice.

Metzger starts today and will split his time between Pillsbury's Los Angeles and Washington, DC offices, where he will work closely not only with the corporate and securities lawyers, but with the firm's renowned regulatory and compliance team.

“Pillsbury has a well-known brand in many of the industries in which I work and a national network that will attract my Fortune 500 clients,” Metzger said. “I'm looking forward to being part of that brand and extending the firm's reach into industry-critical challenges.”

He received his J.D. from Georgetown University School of Law, where he was an Editor of the Georgetown Law Journal. Prior to joining Gibson Dunn as a partner in 1997, Metzger was formerly a partner at Kirkland & Ellis and Latham & Watkins.

05-01-2007

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Pepper Hamilton, L.L.P.

Secretary Abraham Names Energy Policy the Most Daunting Challenge of 21st Century
Former U.S. Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham called energy policy the most daunting challenge facing America in the 21st century at a recent conference jointly sponsored by Pepper Hamilton LLP, a multi-practice law firm, and The Abraham Group LLC, an international strategic consulting firm founded by the Secretary.

According to Abraham, “Meeting our energy security objectives will be a major factor in shaping U.S. economic and foreign policy for the next 20 years.”

Abraham sees two major trends emerging in the area of energy policy: a renewed focus on supporting advancements in energy technology and research, and the creation of incentives that will advance energy efficiency and the development of alternative fuels.

Pepper Hamilton and the Abraham Group formed a strategic alliance in 2006 to provide a comprehensive range of legal and business consulting services. Their conference, “Energy and Environmental Policy Outlook: Business Implications and Investment Opportunities,” brought together leaders from business and government to discuss energy and environmental legislation, energy investments and project finance, federal and state regulatory activity and cross-border implications, and geopolitical considerations.

Abraham was joined in speaking at the conference by more than 25 energy experts, including the Honorable Dirk Kempthorne, U.S. Secretary of the Interior; Congressman Rick Boucher (D-VA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce; Joseph T. Kelliher, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; and Vincent DeVito, a lawyer with Pepper Hamilton and former acting Assistant Secretary of Energy for Policy and International Affairs.

Dr. Richard L. Sandor, Chairman and Founder of the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX), was represented on the conference’s lead-off panel by Dr. William M. Ferretti, Vice President and Special Assistant to the Chairman. Dr. Ferretti sees a growing concern in corporate America about the risks associated with greenhouse gas emissions. He said that many members of the CCX believe a federal emissions mandate “is coming” and that most believe it will be a cap and trade system. He also warned that any effective system must apply to all six greenhouse gasses, not just carbon dioxide.

Chairman Boucher echoed Ferretti’s statements, assuring the audience that the first mandatory U.S. program to control greenhouse gas emissions is currently being drafted. He noted that the scientific consensus on global climate change has “deeply solidified” and that “the science is beyond debate.” Chairman Boucher’s committee plans to finish a draft of the new mandate by September, though he noted that the committee is still undecided about the most effective method of control. He cited both a carbon tax and a cap and trade system as possibilities.

Randall S. Swisher, Executive Director of the American Wind Energy Association, also a panelist, cited “inconsistent U.S. policy” as the single largest constraint to growth in the wind energy sector. He called for the creation of a long-term production tax credit and predicts such a credit could grow wind and solar energy production into one of America’s largest manufacturing opportunities.

DeVito from Pepper Hamilton noted that, “Energy security has emerged as the number one issue facing U.S. energy policy planners.” At the conference, he outlined the current and future state of the issue.

Joseph V. Del Raso, a Pepper Hamilton partner who moderated one of the conference sessions, predicts energy policy could be a point of agreement among Congressional leaders of both parties. “I believe green legislation could be one area where we’ll see significant bipartisan agreement in the 110th Congress,“ he said.

The conference was attended by energy experts and law and finance professionals. The day-long event was held in Washington, D.C., on April 19.

05-01-2007

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Orrick LLP

Orrick Represents Acer in Patent Case
Silicon Valley IP partner Chris Ottenweller is highlighted in this article about Acer's lawsuits against Hewlett-Packard. In the article, which appeared on May 1, Ottenweller is described as a "high-flying intellectual property lawyer" with a successful track record against HP.

HP is demanding that Acer stop selling its products in the United States, claiming Acer has violated a series of patents.

05-01-2007

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Nexsen Pruet Adams & Kleemeier, P.C.

Nexsen Pruet's Innovation Team To Focus on Start-Up and Emerging Businesses
Nexsen Pruet today announced the establishment of an Innovation Team that combines the capabilities of four key practice areas vital to start-up and emerging businesses.

The Innovation Team brings together attorneys from the firm’s Corporate, Intellectual Property, Employment & Labor, and Economic Development practices. It includes attorneys who have been recognized as among the leaders in their respective areas, and will provide representation in matters that range from business formation and negotiations with venture capitalists to employee benefits and patent protection.

“The Innovation Team lawyers have experience in virtually every area important to a new enterprise,” said Leighton Lord, chairman of the board of Nexsen Pruet. “They understand the pressures and potential of emerging businesses and know how to maximize the opportunities, minimize the risks, and overcome the challenges that are part of any new venture.”

Mark Knight, a Member (partner) in Columbia, SC, will lead the team. His areas of concentration include corporate, economic development, mergers and acquisitions, and securities law. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America for corporate, mergers and acquisitions, and securities law, and in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers for corporate and mergers and acquisitions law.

Members of the Innovation Team have worked with companies in multiple sectors, including software development, technology, research and development, manufacturing, healthcare, finance and insurance, communications, printing and publishing, and industrial services. Their practice-specific capabilities include:

Corporate: Business formation; contacting and negotiating transactions with venture capitalists, private equity funds, and angel investor groups; selecting and engaging investment bankers and other consultants; serving as borrower’s counsel; compliance with securities laws for private placements and public offerings; mergers and acquisitions; contracts; restructuring; and succession planning.

Intellectual Property: Technology transfer, licensing, patent prosecution and protection, trademark and copyright registration and enforcement, trade secrets, internet and domain name issues, and IP litigation and dispute resolution.

Labor and Employment: Wage and hour and wage payment matters; employment posters; employment application forms; offer letters for employees; terms of employment forms for employees; confidentiality and non-compete agreements; immigration issues; and employee handbooks, policies, and procedures.

Economic Development: Evaluating, negotiating, and documenting economic development incentives offered by state and local governments in North and South Carolina.

05-01-2007

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McAfee & Taft A Professional Corporation

Five McAfee & Taft Attorneys Named Leadership in Law Honorees
Five McAfee & Taft attorneys were named to the second annual list of Leadership in Law honorees by the Journal Record. A total of 30 Oklahoma attorneys were recognized at the annual Law Day Luncheon on May 1, 2007, which was sponsored by the Oklahoma County Bar Association and The Journal Record Publishing Co.

McAfee & Taft honorees were shareholders Mark Burget, Myrna Latham, Richard Nix, Elizabeth Tyrrell and Jennifer Wheeler.

The Journal Record's Leadership in Law program was created to honor those in the legal profession who strive to improve the communities where they live and work.

05-01-2007

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Latham & Watkins

Minority Law Journal Ranks Latham High in Diversity Scorecard
Latham & Watkins ranked first among US firms based on the total number of Asian American lawyers in its US offices (177) and third among US firms based on the total number of Hispanic American lawyers in its US offices (52) in the Minority Law Journal’s 2007 Diversity Scorecard. Latham ranked 18th by minority attorney percentage among US law firms.

05-01-2007

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